Allah Made Me Funny
1) What was your favorite joke? What was your least favorite? Did any of the jokes make you uncomfortable?
2) What issues or themes did all three comedians address? Can you relate to their stories or experiences?
3) Do you think it makes a difference that the comedians are from South Asia, the Middle East and America? Does
this kind of ethnic and racial diversity matter to what they are trying to do? Why?
4) Is it appropriate to play up stereotypes to try to dispel them? How did the comedians do this?
5) What are some common “jokes” or stereotypes made about your community?
6) Do you ever share stories from your faith or culture that make you laugh? Share a story from your faith or
culture that you have used to lessen tension or explain yourself to others?
7) Religion doesn’t always facilitate making people laugh. Why do you think religious issues are always the most
serious?
8) Were you at all surprised that the comedians were able to be self critical of their own community?
9) In what ways are members of your community self critical? Can you share an example of how humor is used in
your community?
10) Have you or someone you know ever had an experience with being racially profiled? How did you respond to it?
11) Did the film challenge your ideas about Islam and/or Muslims?